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Board of Commissioners
The Commissioners are elected by Park District residents to serve staggered terms without compensation. They are responsible for developing policies, which provide direction for the operation of the parks, facilities, and recreation programs. The Board also hires the Executive Director who in turn, hires the staff which manages the various departments of the Park District. The Board of Commissioners meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 West Jefferson Street, at 5:00 pm. The public is invited to attend.
Teri Talarico, Executive Assistant
815-741-7275 x 117
President
Sue Gulas
Elected 2013, 2017
sgulas@jolietpark.org
Vice President
Joe Clement
Elected 2017
jclement@jolietpark.org
Commissioner
Bill Tatro
Elected 2017
wtatro@jolietpark.org
Commissioner
Jennifer Jobe-Gavin
Elected 2019
jjobegavin@jolietpark.org
Commissioner
Kevin Paul
Elected 2019
kpaul@jolietpark.org
Executive DirectorBrad Staab -
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Staab, Executive DirectorRELEASE DATE: January 4, 2021DEPARTMENT: AdministrationTELEPHONE: 815-741-7275 ext. 119 | bstaab@jolietpark.orgBallot Positions for April 6, 2021 Consolidated ElectionThe following is the ballot placement of candidates for three Four Year Term Park Commissioner positions. Ballot placement was determined by lottery held on December 22, 2020.Four Year Term (Vote for not more than three)1. Joe Mutz2. Elvis Lewis Madison, Jr.3. Sue Gulas4. Bill Tatro
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Staab, Executive Director
TELEPHONE: 815-741-7275, ext. 119
DEPARTMENT: Administration
DATE: December 17, 2020
RE: Joliet Park District Board Notice of Lottery for Consolidated Election
Notification is hereby given that a lottery will be held for the purpose of establishing placement of positions on the ballot for the office of Park Board Commissioner for the upcoming CONSOLIDATED ELECTION to be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
LOTTERY TIME: 9:00AM
DATE: December 22, 2020
PLACE: Inwood Athletic Club
3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL
2nd Floor Conference Room
DATE: December 4, 2020
RELEASE DATE: Immediate
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Staab, Executive Director
TELEPHONE: 815-741-7275, ext. 119
DEPARTMENT: Administration
Joliet Park District Board of Commissioners Filing petitions for CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
The Joliet Park District announces that petitions for the election of Park Board Commissioner must be filed by Monday, December 21, 2020 at the close of that business day at 5:00pm for the Consolidated Election to be held April 6, 2021. The first day for filing petitions is Monday, December 14, 2020 at 8:00am in the office of the Executive Director of the Joliet Park District at the Inwood Athletic Club powered by ATI Physical Therapy - 2nd Floor Conference Room, 3000 W. Jefferson Street.
DATE: September 10, 2020
RELEASE DATE: Immediate
CONTACT PERSON: Brad Staab, Executive Director
DEPARTMENT: Administration
TELEPHONE: 815-741-7275, ext. 119
Joliet Park District Board of Commissioners Consolidated Election
The Joliet Park District will have nominating petition packets available beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2020 for individuals who wish to run for Park Board Commissioner in the April 6, 2021 Consolidated General Election. Packets may be picked up at the administrative offices of the Joliet Park District, Inwood Athletic Club powered by ATI Physical Therapy (second floor), 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
Three commissioners will be elected, each to a four year term. The first day for filing petitions is Monday, December 14, 2020 beginning at 8:00am, and the last day is Monday, December 21, 2020 until 5:00pm.
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2021 MEETINGS
Regular meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month at the Inwood Athletic Club Board Room, 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL. All meetings begin at 5:00pm, and the public is welcome to attend Park Board meetings. Generally, if there is to be a Work Session, it will be on the third Monday of the month. "Opportunity For Public To Speak" is a permanent agenda item that offers an opportunity for public comment. Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.REGULAR MEETINGS
January 25 Agenda Minutes February 22 Agenda Minutes March 22 Agenda April 26 Agenda May 24 **June 21 July 26 August 23 September 27 October 25 November 22 **December 20
SPECIAL MEETINGS
January 13 Agenda Minutes February 1 Agenda Minutes
WORK SESSIONS*January 19 (Tuesday) Cancelled *February 16 (Tuesday) Cancelled March 15 Cancelled April 19 May 17 June 14 July 19 August 16 September 20 October 18 November 15 December 13 * Work Session held on Tuesday due to holiday conflict on Monday.
** Regular Meeting held on the third Monday, due to holiday or event conflict on the fourth Monday. Work session held on the second Monday.
Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in a meeting should contact Teri Talarico at the Park District's Administration Building by mail at 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435, by phone at 815-741-7275 Ext. 117, Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm, or by email to ttalarico@jolietpark.org at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Requests for a qualified ASL interpreter generally require at least 5 business days advance notice. For the deaf or hearing impaired, please use the Illinois Relay Center voice only operator at (800) 526-0857.
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2020 MEETINGS
Regular meetings are conducted at the Inwood Athletic Club Board Room, 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL. All meetings begin at 5:00pm, and the public is welcome to attend Park Board meetings. "Opportunity For Public To Speak" is a permanent agenda item that offers an opportunity for public comment. Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.Time: 5:00Location: Inwood Athletic Club Board Room
REGULAR MEETINGS
January 27 Agenda Minutes February 24 Agenda Minutes April 6 Agenda Minutes April 27 Agenda Minutes **May 18 Agenda Minutes June 22 Agenda Minutes July 27 Agenda Minutes August 24 Agenda Minutes September 28 Agenda Minutes October 26 Agenda Minutes November 23 Agenda Minutes **December 21 Agenda Minutes
SPECIAL MEETINGS
August 6 Agenda Minutes December 21 Agenda Minutes
WORK SESSIONS*January 21 (Tuesday) Cancelled *February 18 (Tuesday) Cancelled March 16 Cancelled April 20 Cancelled May 11 Cancelled June 15 Cancelled July 20 Agenda Minutes August 17 Cancelled September 21 Cancelled October 19 Cancelled November 16 December 14 * Work Session held on Tuesday due to holiday conflict on Monday.
** Regular Meeting held on the third Monday, due to holiday or event conflict on the fourth Monday (note: June meeting changed because of Taste of Joliet).
Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in a meeting should contact Teri Talarico at the Park District's Administration Building by mail at 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435, by phone at 815-741-7275 Ext. 117, Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm, or by Email to ttalarico@jolietpark.org at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Requests for a qualified ASL interpreter generally require at least 5 business days advance notice. For the deaf or hearing impaired, please use the Illinois Relay Center voice only operator at (800) 526-0857.
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2019 MEETINGS
Regular meetings are conducted at the Inwood Athletic Club Board Room, 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL. All meetings begin at 5:00pm, and the public is welcome to attend Park Board meetings. "Opportunity For Public To Speak" is a permanent agenda item that offers an opportunity for public comment. Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.Time: 5:00Location: Inwood Athletic Club Board Room
REGULAR MEETINGS
January 28 Agenda Minutes February 25 Agenda Minutes March 25 Agenda Minutes April 15 Agenda Minutes **May 20 Agenda Minutes **June 17 Agenda Minutes July 22 Agenda Minutes August 26 Agenda Minutes September 23 Agenda Minutes October 28 Agenda Minutes November 25 Agenda Minutes **December 16 Agenda Minutes SPECIAL MEETINGS
January 7 Agenda Minutes January 19 Agenda Minutes February 21 Agenda Minutes March 12 Agenda Minutes April 8 Agenda Minutes May 13 Agenda Minutes July 30 Agenda Minutes August 21 Agenda Minutes September 9 Agenda Minutes December 16 Agenda Minutes
WORK SESSIONS*January 12 (Tuesday) Cancelled *February 19 (Tuesday) Cancelled March 1 Cancelled April 15 Cancelled May 13 Cancelled June 10 Cancelled July 15 Cancelled August 19 Cancelled September 16 Cancelled October 21 Cancelled November 18 Cancelled December 9 Cancelled * Work Session held on Tuesday due to holiday conflict on Monday.
** Regular Meeting held on the third Monday, due to holiday or event conflict on the fourth Monday (note: June meeting changed because of Taste of Joliet).
Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in a meeting should contact Teri Talarico at the Park District's Administration Building by mail at 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435, by phone at 815-741-7275 Ext. 117, Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm, or by Email to ttalarico@jolietpark.org at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Requests for a qualified ASL interpreter generally require at least 5 business days advance notice. For the deaf or hearing impaired, please use the Illinois Relay Center voice only operator at (800) 526-0857.
